FORT MYERS BREWING CO. WINS TWO MEDALS

Fort Myers Brewing Co. won two medals at the Best Florida Beer Competition in Tampa.

The brewer took home the gold medal for its Sand Loafer in the Wheat-Rye Beer category and bronze for its Somebody Else’s Dream in the Coffee/Chocolate Beer category.

The Best Florida Beer Competition is a sanctioned beer, mead and cider championship for professional brewers. It’s sponsored by Best Florida Beer, a nonprofit organization that aids in the development and promotion of both home and commercial Florida brewers, craft beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts.

The 2019 competition drew 824 entries from 136 craft brewers across Florida. Awards were presented March 3 at the Brewers Ball in Tampa.